Teac A-2340 - Pause Control

BIAS SETTING
Record bias is a high frequency (inaudible) signal fed to the erase and record
heads while the recording of program material is being accomplished.
The RECORD BIAS switch provides two preset levels of the recording bias signal.
The newer Low Noise/High Output tapes require a higher bias signal than do con-
ventional tapes. Therefore when recording on high performance tapes such as
Scotch 203, BASF LP-35-LH, Sony SLH-550, the RECORD BIAS switch should always
be placed in the HIGH position.
When using conventional tape such as Scotch 150, BASF LP-35, Agfa PE~31, Sony
S-100 etc. always place the RECORD BIAS switch in the NORMAL position.
Failure to properly position the switch will result in a recording of inferior
quality, high frequencies may be lost and sound will] be unnatural.
Use of the HIGH position when recording high performance tapes will provide
all the benefits of the low noise recording concept, wide dynamic range, large
output signal, high signal to noise ratio and exceptional clarity of tone.
Bias switch may be in either position during playback as bias oscillator is
turned off during playback operation.
PAUSE CONTROL
The pause control is used while recording, to eliminate unwanted program
material such as station breaks, commercials, applause, etc. It stops the
recording process while keeping the recording amplifiers and the bias oscilla-
tor in the "ready" state. The deck may be placed in the record mode with
the tape mode lever in the PAUSE position. The RECORD light will glow red to
indicate that you are ready to record, recording will begin as you move the
tape mode lever from the PAUSE to the PLAY position. To stop recording
momentarily, move the lever back to the PAUSE position.